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9/1/17 Friday - 455 is afoot

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9/1/17 Friday - 455 is afoot

Unread postPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 4:02 am
by Sharon Evans
Last full month of the season begins with...
Video of the 455 activities will be coming.
Morning preparations: Looks like the K27 is going over to Antonito today with the cars needed for Monday.
9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, is out at the pit.jpg
9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, is out at the pit.jpg (179.59 KiB) Viewed 4605 times

9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, is taking on water for the run east.jpg
9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, is taking on water for the run east.jpg (180.4 KiB) Viewed 4603 times

9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, backs down the main as it heads to the coal dock.jpg
9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, backs down the main as it heads to the coal dock.jpg (169.81 KiB) Viewed 4602 times

9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, heads by the wood shop as Frank looks on.jpg
9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, heads by the wood shop as Frank looks on.jpg (196.19 KiB) Viewed 4602 times

9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, has coal added to the bunker for the run to Antonito.jpg
9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, has coal added to the bunker for the run to Antonito.jpg (137.11 KiB) Viewed 4602 times

9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, backs toward south yard.jpg
9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, backs toward south yard.jpg (187.98 KiB) Viewed 4602 times

9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, is coupled to its train.jpg
9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, is coupled to its train.jpg (188.79 KiB) Viewed 4598 times

Re: 9/1/17 Friday

Unread postPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 4:02 am
by Sharon Evans
Departure of the extra 455 east:
Those who were watching got a treat since the atmospherics were such you could hear 455 working all the way to 1st crossing.
9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, starts its freight out of south yard.jpg
9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, starts its freight out of south yard.jpg (201.21 KiB) Viewed 4582 times

9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, takes the main with its train.jpg
9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, takes the main with its train.jpg (196.68 KiB) Viewed 4582 times

9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, comes by the wood shop.jpg
9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, comes by the wood shop.jpg (186.2 KiB) Viewed 4582 times

9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, approaches the tipple with a clean fire.jpg
9-1-17 RGS 455, aka D&RGW 463, approaches the tipple with a clean fire.jpg (172.89 KiB) Viewed 4582 times

9-1-17 RGS Here we see the RGW painted MOW bunk car and the newly rebuilt box car 3537.jpg
Dr. McMullen and his crews and Don Bayer and his crews put in a lot of time getting these 2 cars ready
9-1-17 RGS Here we see the RGW painted MOW bunk car and the newly rebuilt box car 3537.jpg (184.5 KiB) Viewed 4582 times

9-1-17 The train is by the tipple and there are a few lucky riders beside the crew.jpg
9-1-17 The train is by the tipple and there are a few lucky riders beside the crew.jpg (165.52 KiB) Viewed 4581 times

9-1-17 The 455 is by the north yard throat.jpg
9-1-17 The 455 is by the north yard throat.jpg (186.64 KiB) Viewed 4581 times

9-1-17 The last cars of extra 455 east round the curve north of the yard.jpg
9-1-17 The last cars of extra 455 east round the curve north of the yard.jpg (178.12 KiB) Viewed 4581 times

Re: 9/1/17 Friday - 455 is afoot

Unread postPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:23 am
by Sharon Evans
Morning preparations for the regular train:
9-1-17 The 489 moves away from the house to begin its day.jpg
9-1-17 The 489 moves away from the house to begin its day.jpg (191.36 KiB) Viewed 4578 times

9-1-17 The 489 comes up to the pit for a fire cleaning.jpg
9-1-17 The 489 comes up to the pit for a fire cleaning.jpg (174.42 KiB) Viewed 4578 times

9-1-17 It is hazy from the smoke, but 489 is taking water at the tank.jpg
The speeder has already gone to the end of the house lead, interesting
9-1-17 It is hazy from the smoke, but 489 is taking water at the tank.jpg (157.84 KiB) Viewed 4577 times

9-1-17 The 489 does a blow down_.jpg
Usually can't see them doing this due to the bright sun
9-1-17 The 489 does a blow down_.jpg (185.45 KiB) Viewed 4572 times

9-1-17 The 489 backs toward the lead to the coal dock.jpg
9-1-17 The 489 backs toward the lead to the coal dock.jpg (196.76 KiB) Viewed 4569 times

9-1-17 The 489 comes by the wood shop.jpg
9-1-17 The 489 comes by the wood shop.jpg (183.15 KiB) Viewed 4569 times

9-1-17 The loader adds coal to the bunker of 489.jpg
9-1-17 The loader adds coal to the bunker of 489.jpg (180.7 KiB) Viewed 4569 times

9-1-17 Work done, the hostlers leave the 489 for the road crew.jpg
9-1-17 Work done, the hostlers leave the 489 for the road crew.jpg (176.48 KiB) Viewed 4569 times

9-1-17 The train has pulled forward into loading position.jpg
9-1-17 The train has pulled forward into loading position.jpg (197.52 KiB) Viewed 4562 times

9-1-17 And as seen from the depot cam. Frank is that you sitting on the left as we see it-.jpg
9-1-17 And as seen from the depot cam. Frank is that you sitting on the left as we see it-.jpg (128.2 KiB) Viewed 4562 times

Re: 9/1/17 Friday - 455 is afoot

Unread postPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:30 am
by Sharon Evans
Departure of train 216: 489 and 7 cars
9-1-17 Frank waits to board the parlor. Must be warm in Chama today, he took off his jacket.jpg
9-1-17 Frank waits to board the parlor. Must be warm in Chama today, he took off his jacket.jpg (143.8 KiB) Viewed 4561 times

9-1-17 The 489 accelerates train 216 away from the Chama depot.jpg
9-1-17 The 489 accelerates train 216 away from the Chama depot.jpg (210.71 KiB) Viewed 4544 times

9-1-17 The 489 comes by the wood shop.jpg
9-1-17 The 489 comes by the wood shop.jpg (207.74 KiB) Viewed 4544 times

9-1-17 Passing the tipple, the engineer blows for the running brake test.jpg
As the 489 is by the tipple, the engineer blows for the running brake test

9-1-17 Frank give a nice wave from the platform of the parlor Colorado.jpg
9-1-17 Frank give a nice wave from the platform of the parlor Colorado.jpg (184.94 KiB) Viewed 4543 times

9-1-17 The 489 is passing the north yard throat as the parlor passes the tank.jpg
9-1-17 The 489 is passing the north yard throat as the parlor passes the tank.jpg (187.19 KiB) Viewed 4543 times

9-1-17 The speeder is on the main as the last cars of the train round the curve.jpg
9-1-17 The speeder is on the main as the last cars of the train round the curve.jpg (204.51 KiB) Viewed 4543 times

Re: 9/1/17 Friday - 455 is afoot

Unread postPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:37 am
by Frank Smith
Welcome back Sharon. Thanks for the cow update yesterday Larry. The cows have been playing chicken with us all month. Yesterday we herded about 30 head from just past Long Creek clear to Cascade Creek. Sheer cliffs to our left, and steep banks to our right, so there was no place to for them get off. Every time there was a clearing 2 or 3 cows would get off and challenge us for the limited space. Just as I was convinced we would have steak for lunch instead of turkey, there was a shallow clearing to our right just before we got to the cascade trestle so the rest of the herd departed the tracks. That was an exciting 2 MPH ride.
Both trains turned at the Osier Loop yesterday for the second day in a row. I heard we were doing the same today. That will put 489 and the Colorado train set in Chama 3 days in a row.
I imagine that 9 car freight will have 455/463 pretty well maxed out on the 4% grade.
Gotta go. Gotta train to catch. I will be waving from the Parlor Car. Rubbing elbows with rich people. :toys:

Re: 9/1/17 Friday - 455 is afoot

Unread postPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 8:06 am
by Sharon Evans
Thinking about it, this makes sense actually, memory seems to indicate it was the Colorado set which was causing 487 the problems so why chance it even on the 1.5% which also caused issues on the dumping air, seem to remember your report of it loosing air 5 times between Osier and Sublet. Gee Frank, I don't think of myself as rich, but I always ride the parlor. Guess just a snob. :lol:

Re: 9/1/17 Friday - 455 is afoot

Unread postPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 12:39 pm
by Larry Gibson
Frank Smith wrote:Welcome back Sharon. Thanks for the cow update yesterday Larry. The cows have been playing chicken with us all month. Yesterday we herded about 30 head from just past Long Creek clear to Cascade Creek. Sheer cliffs to our left, and steep banks to our right, so there was no place to for them get off. Every time there was a clearing 2 or 3 cows would get off and challenge us for the limited space. Just as I was convinced we would have steak for lunch instead of turkey, there was a shallow clearing to our right just before we got to the cascade trestle so the rest of the herd departed the tracks. That was an exciting 2 MPH ride.
Both trains turned at the Osier Loop yesterday for the second day in a row. I heard we were doing the same today. That will put 489 and the Colorado train set in Chama 3 days in a row.
I imagine that 9 car freight will have 455/463 pretty well maxed out on the 4% grade.
Gotta go. Gotta train to catch. I will be waving from the Parlor Car. Rubbing elbows with rich people. :toys:


Glad to pinch hit for Sharon!! Sorry to go "MADCOW" yesterday. :grin: However the cows walking about Cumbres reminded me of them on several of our rides on the RR and numerous close calls at Tanglefoot, Los Pinos, and Sublette. They also reminded me of this clip on the D&RGW Narrow Gauge of a fatal cow strike just north of Antonito on the Conejos River bridge. Viewer Discretion Advised:

Short Clip: https://m.youtube.com/watch?sts=17403&u ... out=mobile


Also a near miss with sheep in the San Luis Valley:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XPoibyROQ9s

Re: 9/1/17 Friday - 455 is afoot

Unread postPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 2:11 pm
by Sharon Evans
By the way, where is 488?
Arrival of train 215:
9-1-17 The 489 brings the Colorado train set back to Chama.jpg
9-1-17 The 489 brings the Colorado train set back to Chama.jpg (200.67 KiB) Viewed 4478 times

9-1-17 The 489 comes up to the tipple with its 7 car train.jpg
9-1-17 The 489 comes up to the tipple with its 7 car train.jpg (181.4 KiB) Viewed 4478 times

9-1-17 The open gon is empty as it passes the tipple.jpg
The open gon does not have any passengers in it today

9-1-17 I think that is Frank waving from seat 3 in the parlor.jpg
9-1-17 I think that is Frank waving from seat 3 in the parlor.jpg (210.64 KiB) Viewed 4478 times

9-1-17 The back platform of the Colorado is loaded.jpg
9-1-17 The back platform of the Colorado is loaded.jpg (221.37 KiB) Viewed 4478 times

9-1-17 The 489 passes the depot as Mr. Stebbins slows his charge.jpg
9-1-17 The 489 passes the depot as Mr. Stebbins slows his charge.jpg (171.58 KiB) Viewed 4478 times

9-1-17 The train is stopped and the cleaners get to work.jpg
9-1-17 The train is stopped and the cleaners get to work.jpg (174.34 KiB) Viewed 4478 times

Re: 9/1/17 Friday - 455 is afoot

Unread postPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:36 pm
by Larry Gibson
Thanks for the coverage today Sharon.

Re: 9/1/17 Friday - 455 is afoot

Unread postPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 6:08 pm
by Sharon Evans
You are welcome Larry.

Re: 9/1/17 Friday - 455 is afoot

Unread postPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:26 pm
by Rick Calkins
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Particularly nice short video of Locomotive #489 coming out of the left lead of the engine shop and backing up on the right lead.
The video shows the cooler blues and greens of early evening, just after the camera changed from the warm browns and reds of the afternoon.
Best viewed full screen after clicking on YouTube. Connecting the computer by HDMI to a 40inch HD TV provides sharper contrast and greater definition.

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